Happy Valley Improv
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    • Federal Taphouse
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    • Central PA Theatre and Dance Fest
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Comedy Classes

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Happy Valley Improv offers a range of classes, from a full improv sequence (Levels 1-4) to improv master classes to standup, comedic writing, sketch, and more!

Read more about our class offerings below. Please also note our Economic Hardship Scholarship, which is available for Level One. We are also willing to work with discounted rates or payment plans for those who can't quite cover the cost - just reach out to us at happyvalleyimprov@gmail.com!

All classes are held at the Blue Brick Theatre, 209 W. Calder Way, State College, PA 16801.

VACCINES REQUIRED
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Happy Valley Improv, LLC and the Blue Brick Theatre will, at the minimum, adhere to all CDC, City, and State guidelines surrounding COVID-19 and other infectious diseases as they evolve.

With the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in our community, we now require all actors, students, and audience members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Please have your vaccination card or a photo of your vaccination card, along with your photo ID ready for your first class. If you are unable to prove vaccination status, you will not be able to take classes at this time.

We want to keep our doors open to the community and provide weekly live entertainment. We understand we cannot remain open in the case of a COVID-19 outbreak. This step will help us minimize the probability of shutting down while protecting our community as a whole.

We know these are uncertain times. If at any point you have concerns about attending a show or taking a class, please let us know and we will issue you a full refund.

Level One: Intro to Improv

 
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​This is a beginner-level class that teaches basic improv principles in a fun and supportive environment. We will focus on stage presence, "yes and," and basic scenework. This class will culminate in an optional student showcase for friends and family.

Cost for the six-week session is $198.


Registration will be capped at 15 for each class.
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Level Two: Living in the Scene

This is an intermediate class for those who have completed our Level One course. It will focus on existing within the world of an improv scene through character work, space work, and object work. This course will culminate in a student showcase at the Blue Brick Theatre.

​Prerequisite: ​Level One

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Cost for the six-week session is $198.

Registration will be capped at 12 for this class.
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Level Three: Playing the Scene

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This is an intermediate class for those who have completed our Level One and Level Two courses. It will focus on playing scenes with partners, gifting and endowment, and "improviser brain." This course will culminate in a student showcase at the Blue Brick Theatre.

​Prerequisite: ​Level Two

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Cost for the six-week session is $198.

Registration will be capped at 12 for this class.
See what classes are being offered now!

Level Four: Elements of Longform

 This class will introduce students to longform concepts and challenge them to work collaboratively to create longform improvisation. This course will culminate in a student showcase at the Blue Brick Theatre.

​Prerequisite: Level Three

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Cost for the six-week session is $198.

Registration will be capped at 10 for this class.
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Enroll Today!

Writing and Performing Stand Up Comedy

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This class will teach and refine students in the art of stand up comedy. Participants will study different ways of writing and delivering jokes, engage in thoughtful discussion around comedy topics, and prepare a 5-minute stand-up set to be performed at the Blue Brick Theatre. 

​Prerequisite: None!

Cost for the six-week session is $198.

Registration will be capped at 12 for this class.
See our current offerings!

Stand Up Comedy for Women & Non Binary Folx

This class will teach and refine students in the art of stand up comedy through the lens of women and non-binary life experiences. 
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Participants will study different ways of writing and delivering jokes, engage in thoughtful discussion around comedy topics, and prepare a 5-minute stand-up set to be performed at the Blue Brick Theatre. 

​Prerequisite: None!

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Cost for the six-week session is $180.

Registration will be capped at 10 for this class.
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happyvalleyimprov@gmail.com
209 W Calder Way
State College, PA 16801
(814) 954-0053

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  • About
    • Our Mission
    • Our Tenets
    • Our Company Members
  • Youth Training Program
    • Summer Camps
    • Youth Tenets
    • Youth Teachers
  • Happy Valley XS Improv Festival 2022
    • XS Improv Festival FAQs
  • Happy Valley XL Improv Festival 2022
    • 2022 XL Festival Schedule of Events
    • XL Improv Festival FAQs
    • XL Fest Accommodations
    • XL Fest Instructors
    • XL Fest Sponsorships
  • Classes
    • Economic Hardship Scholarship
  • Shows
  • Work With Us
    • Workshops
    • Private Shows
    • Community Events & Outreach
  • Comedy Workshops
  • Improv & Pedagogy
    • Education-focused Workshops
    • Literature
  • Blog
  • Press
    • Press Kit
  • FAQs
  • Contact
  • Merch
  • Newsletter Signup
  • Improv Practice Group
  • Our Partners
    • The State Theatre
    • PASCP
    • 3 Dots Downtown
    • The Makery
    • Happy Valley LaunchBox
    • St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
    • Federal Taphouse
    • SCYP
    • Central PA Theatre and Dance Fest
    • Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts + First Night
    • CBICC
    • Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
  • Member Sites
    • AWRebels (Jason Browne)
    • James Tierney
    • Samuel Jaye Tanner